Mount Fuji Climbing 2026 — Dates, ¥4,000 Fee & Reservations by Trail
Mt Fuji 2026: Yoshida & Subashiri open July 1, Fujinomiya & Gotemba July 10 (all close Sept 10). ¥4,000 fee, reservation, and gate rules — every trail.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/01 – 2026/09/10
- Where
- Mount Fuji (Yoshida Trail, Yamanashi)（Mount Fuji 5th Station, Yamanashi/Shizuoka）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Bus from Fujisan or Kawaguchiko Stn to 5th Station
- Price
- A trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Bus from Fujisan or Kawaguchiko Stn to 5th Station Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- A trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, solo-goers
Highlights
- Sunrise ('Goraiko') from the summit
- Mountain huts to rest and acclimatize
- A bucket-list climb that's beginner-accessible in season
Background & story
A sacred mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fuji has drawn pilgrims for centuries; the official climbing season runs in summer only.
Good to know
Reserve a mountain hut in advance, bring warm layers (the summit is near freezing), and check the latest entry rules and reservation system before you go.
Frequently asked questions
- Until when can you climb Mount Fuji in 2026?
- The Yoshida and Subashiri trails are open July 1 – September 10, 2026; the Fujinomiya and Gotemba trails open July 10 and also close September 10.